This lesson presents the idea of genetic drift and the different ways in which it can occur. Genetic drift can only significantly affect small to medium size populations by a slight alteration of a gene. The main points of this lesson show evidence for genetic drift as a factor in evolution, which builds upon the student's knowledge of other evidences given to support evolution. Overview of lesson, including: where it fits in unit, what are key ideas and what will students be doing.
Opportunities to Learn:
Depth of Knowledge
Prerequisite Knowledge
-allele frequency
-genotype and phenotype (what's the difference?)
*this lesson is incomplete
Rhode Island Department of Education
Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Genetic Drift
State Standards: GLEs/GSEs
National Standards:
Context of Lesson:
This lesson presents the idea of genetic drift and the different ways in which it can occur. Genetic drift can only significantly affect small to medium size populations by a slight alteration of a gene. The main points of this lesson show evidence for genetic drift as a factor in evolution, which builds upon the student's knowledge of other evidences given to support evolution.Overview of lesson, including: where it fits in unit, what are key ideas and what will students be doing.
Opportunities to Learn:
Depth of Knowledge
Prerequisite Knowledge
-allele frequency-genotype and phenotype (what's the difference?)
Plans for Differentiating Instruction
Accommodations and modifications
Environmental factors
Materials
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Student Work Sample 3 – Exceeds Proficiency:
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